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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.46, 19,652.49 and 8,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.46, 19,652.49 and 8,272.66 is: 11,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.46 : 19,652.49 = 8,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.46/19,652.49 = 8,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.46x = 19,652.49 × 8,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.46x = 162,578,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,578,367.92/14,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,415.85

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